11-08-2025
Boy sexually abused girl and told her she needed to learn 'how to make out'
Boy sexually abused girl and told her she needed to learn 'how to make out'
William Doheny, now 20, sexually abused his victim when he himself was under the age of 16
William Doheny sexually assaulted the primary school-aged girl when he was aged under 16, Swansea Crown Court heard
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A man sexually abused a young girl when he himself was a child. William Doheny, of Edward Street, Barry, sexually assaulted the primary school-aged girl when he was aged under 16.
Doheny, now 20, committed the offences several years ago, a sentencing hearing at Swansea Crown Court on Monday, August 11, heard. The defendant would play games with his victim which then turned sexual and included wrestling, touching the girl's breasts and telling her that she needed to learn 'how to make out", the court was told.
He also forced her to perform oral sex on him on more than one occasion. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here .
Prosecution barrister Rebecca Griffiths read a victim impact statement to the court which read: 'What has happened to me has had a lasting effect. Although this happened years ago I am massively struggling now to come to terms with what happened.
'William took advantage of me when I was younger.
"I was completely vulnerable. To go to the police and tell them what happened and face the prospect of a trial in court terrified me.
"I got to a point last year where I wanted to end my life.
I feel guilty but the one who should feel guilty is William. He is the one who is responsible for this.'
In mitigation barrister David Pinnell said Doheny is an 'able young man' who wants to 'put these matters behind him' and concentrate on gaining employment.
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Having pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child Doheny was sentenced by Judge Lucy Crowther to a two-year community order meaning he must complete a 20-day rehabilitation order and 250 hours of unpaid work.
He was also made the subject of a restraining order prohibiting him from directly or indirectly contacting his victim for a period of five years.
